Medical imaging (scans) may include x-rays, ultrasound (US) or even magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). I have Low Back Pain, do I need a scan? Sometimes we find ourselves wanting “answers” to our pain and we start to wonder if apart from physical therapy, a scan may provide us with an explanation for our pain. […]
According to many physical therapy experts, low back pain (LBP) is very common. Thoughts are that a majority of people will experience LBP at some time in their lives. An episode of LBP can be unpleasant and it is common to experience fear and worry as a response to this type of pain. If you […]
In the last post on our site, we began to explore the benefits of exercise and physical activity for osteoarthritis (OA). There is currently a lot of interest around developing appropriate care for patients with OA. We are learning that inflammation is a part of this condition and therefore management of inflammation is very important. […]
We all like to get a good night’s sleep, but just why is sleep so important when we have pain? The research in to this is interesting, and shows a close relationship between pain and sleep disturbance, in particular persistent pain conditions. So if you are currently experiencing pain, there is a chance that […]
When you go to see your sports medicine doctor or physiotherapist, you may receive Exercise modalities as part of your sport injury treatment that are designed to help with your condition. These exercises may be ones that you do with your physiotherapist, at home or even the gym. However, if back or neck pain is […]